Staff Accountant- Grants and Contracts

Fort Valley State University•Fort Valley, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Valley State University (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Staff Accountant - Grants and Contracts. FVSU is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students. This position performs specialized duties in support of assigned university accounting functions, including entry/mid-level accounting operations such as reconciliation, analysis, and review. The role is responsible for Grant Accounting, General Ledger support, Restricted Accounting functions, Capital Asset Management, preparing and posting journal entries, and generating complex reports related to treasury and cash services. Strong accounting, reconciliation, communication, and time management skills are essential. This position will also support financial reporting and is an on-site role located on the FVSU campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution
More than two (2) years of related experience
Ability to pass a background check, including consumer credit report
Knowledge of computers and job-related software
Proficiency in Excel spreadsheet development, formulas, pivot tables, etc.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of university accounts payable policies and procedures
Skill in the provision of customer service
Skill in decision making and problem solving
Skill in interpersonal relations
Skill in oral and written communications

Responsibilities

Act as point person for Grants & Contracts
Monitor the budget and financial obligations for assigned grant awards
Perform manual billing and drawdowns for sponsored program grants and contracts in accordance with award terms and conditions
Perform a variety of entry to mid-level accounting and reconciliation tasks that may be related to general, treasury, student accounts, restricted, or auxiliary fund
Responsible for all treasury functions and banking support, including but not limited to reconciliations of University cash and investment accounts, general ledger issues and funding, electronic banking transactions, etc.
Work with the Student Financial Services Office with regards to cash compliance and posting of receipts to the Cash Receipting subsidiary ledger (Banner)
Enter and generate journal entries
Verify accuracy and validity of posting and accounting transactions; monthly and year-end general ledger close processes, loading interfaces from subsidiary ledgers, and posting subsystem journals into the GL
Perform Asset Management processes to include entering assets into management module, running month and year end processes, and reconciling Capitals ledger
Assist with designing policies and procedures to improve financial processes and establishing solid internal control and compliance on campus
Monitor and maintain accurate records, databases, and other documents to support general and custodial funds
Provide support to other staff within the Comptroller's Office and related departments
Work with management, employees, and others to resolve complex accounting issues on a regular basis
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, as well as communicate and collaborate with other employees, project managers, sponsors, etc.
Must understand and be able to apply all University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable, and specifically in regard to grants and contracts
Perform related duties as assigned